Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!
The Production Foreman is responsible for managing all the employees in the bag dump, mixing, makeup and oven functional areas and ensuring safety, irresistible quality and standards are consistently achieved. This role provides frontline leadership, supports team development and fosters a culture aligned with our core values. The Production Foreman serves as the primary point of contact for workflow execution, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position will report to the Production Supervisor.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain full ownership of the production line and its performance.
- Make real‑time decisions and implement necessary changes to support workflow efficiency.
- Ensure accurate and timely updates of production data and process documentation.
- Utilize required systems to monitor and support production activities.
- Manage line priorities, resources, and time effectively to meet production targets.
- Escalate issues promptly using established communication channels.
- Lead by example, modeling professionalism, accountability, and strong work ethic.
- Navigate difficult conversations with clarity, empathy, and fairness.
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence in all interactions.
- Practice listening with noble intent while remaining focused on achieving results.
- Support team members by identifying opportunities for skill development and operational performance improvement.
- Embody company values of “Dignity, Excellence, Courage, and Telling it like it is in a way that can be heard” through speech and action.
- Acts as a Safety champion, ensuring that team culture embodies a “safety first, safety always” attitude with policies, procedures, and accountability to protect our ‘ohana’s safety
- Be a champion of the Quality, Food Safety, and Production programs.
- Lead pre-shift safety meetings, training and stretching routines.
- Ensure all personnel are fit for duty and fully comply with Employee safety and Good Manufacturing Practices requirements.
- Make job assignments and execute rotation plans to comply with labor laws and prevent prolonged periods of repetitive motion.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and employee handbook guidelines
- Role may require off-shift and/or weekend work
- Performs other duties as required which are reasonably within scope of this role
The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.
Qualifications (Education and Experience)
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing production environment required.
- 1-3 years of specific experience managing the production lines required.
- Food industry experience preferred.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English.
- Ability to speak effectively in individual and group settings.
- Ability to add, subtract, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Basic proficiency with all MS Office Applications (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Ability to use a tablet and/or scan gun to perform quality and production tasks.
- Ability to work safely and comply with all safety regulations.
- Ability to set up and operate various manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to speak in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Forklift/Electric Pallet Jack Certification preferred.
- Working knowledge with SAP, Redzone and WinSPC is preferred
Desired Personal Traits
- Proactive attitude with attention to detail.
- A team player with good communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Highly motivated, takes initiative, and able to lead and follow.
- Critical and independent thinker.
- Flexible, adaptable, and willing to handle an ever-changing work environment.
- Have a “can-do” attitude and be open to constructive feedback and coaching
- Committed to continuous improvement of self and team
- Strong organizational skills; results oriented; tenacious; creative
Compensation: $30.50 an hour
King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.